Do you want to Improve your English For Speaking?

improve your English for speaking

It’s frustrating , isn’t it, when you know lots of English but find speaking English difficult?  Do you feel nervous when speaking English or anxious that you might get it wrong?  It is completely normal to feel that way! Everyone feels the same.  It’s very brave of you to learn a new language. You may […]

Liverpool Day Trip

Liverpool Day Trip

Manchester is perfectly situated to be able to visit lots of other places in the North of England in a day.  A Liverpool day trip should be top of your list! Liverpool is easily accessible from Manchester, a train journey taking less than an hour and costing less than £10.00 (as per www.thetrainline.com 24th Feb […]

Using a Learner’s Dictionary

Using a learner dictionary

This week’s blog talks about how to make the most from using a learner dictionary. What do you usually do when you come across a word that you don’t understand in English? For most people, the answer to that question is ‘open Google translate’ or some other kind of translation software. Translation can certainly be […]

What is IELTS?

IELTS jigsaw

I’m sure you will have heard of IELTS, but what exactly is IELTS? Do you need to take an IELTS exam?  How will it help you progress with your studies or career?  This blog will hopefully help you to understand IELTS a little better. IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System.  It is a […]

Top English Beaches to Visit near International House Schools (UK and Ireland)

top british beaches

Explore the top British beaches! Whilst England is not known for its amazing weather, when we do get sunshine, where better place to visit than the beach! England has a vast collection of different beaches, some pebbly and some sand but all of them a wonderful day trip to take whilst you’re visiting the UK, […]

Settling into Manchester: 7 ways to experience British Culture

settling into Manchester

When it comes to settling into Manchester,  there are many different ways to experience British culture whilst you are here. Manchester is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country and a great place to experience some British culture. From traditional art galleries to grand British libraries, Manchester has it all. 1. The […]

Afflecks, Northern Quarter Manchester

afflecks

Affleck’s Palace is a quirky, little traders market set in the heart of the Northern Quarter Manchester. It’s a hidden gem to someone unfamiliar with Manchester, boasting a fun and creative space as well as numerous wacky, wonderful trinkets and even a barbers inside! Whilst the inside consists of multiple of these fabulous businesses, the […]

Top Tips for Learning a Language

top learning tips

This week the Orange class have been learning about learning! They came up with some brilliant top tips for learning a language.This included learning vocabulary to talk about studying languages, reading an article about hyperglots (a person who studies and speaks many different languages) and discussing how to be a successful language learner. In one […]

Luxury Shopping in Manchester

luxury shopping selfridges

By Ruoteng Meng Do you enjoy shopping? If so Manchester is definitely for you. When you are not learning English with IH Manchester why not explore luxury shopping in Manchester.Let’s talk about luxury brands and cosmetics today! Right next to Arndale shopping centre you will find Selfridges and Harvey Nichols on the same street. Selfridges […]

The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Manchester

cakes on a plate

Who doesn’t enjoy the great British tradition of afternoon tea? Let’s explore the best places for afternoon tea in Manchester! Delicate sandwiches, finger foods, cakes, pastries and treats all accompanied by a lovely cup of tea – what’s not to like? It is a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds, usually […]